Gruyères and Golden Panoramic Express Train Day Trip
About this activity
Highlights
- Scenic Golden Panoramic Express train ride
- Explore medieval Gruyères village
- Tour Gruyères Castle's historic halls
- Discover chocolate-making at Maison Cailler
- Enjoy Swiss culinary delights in Gruyères
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip train journey on the Golden Panoramic Express
- Guided tour of Gruyères village and Gruyères Castle
- Visit to the Maison Cailler chocolate factory
- Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
Itinerary
Meet you Guide at Keytours Office
Pass by: Pass by Lake Geneva
Start your excursion with chocolate softness visiting a famous factory. Discover the secrets of making Swiss Chocolate and enjoy tasting as much as you like and can.
On your way to Gruyères enjoy Swiss countryside, its green fields, its cows and mountains.
Stop at a cheese factory to know more about the Gruyères cheese: Le Gruyère AOP is a cheese with a long tradition and its making has been handed down over many generations of cheesemakers both in the alpine and village cheese dairies. Taste our national fondue!
In Montreaux you'll board the famous Golden Pass Train
Take a seat and pass by contrasting landscapes from the Mediterranean ambiance of Montreux to alpine landscapes with mountain springs and picturesque mountain villages.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the tour's departure time and location in Geneva prior to booking.
- Be aware that the tour operates in English; ensure language compatibility.
- Review the cancellation policy to understand any applicable fees or deadlines.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring Gruyères village and castle.
- Bring a camera to capture the scenic train ride and picturesque landscapes.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for outdoor activities.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Gruerye Chocolate, Cheese and Panoramic Train Ride
Chris our driver/guide was awesome! We went to the chocolate factory did a tasting, walked through the history and saw chocolate being made. Next was the cheese, you can only watch the process live in the AM, so if you go later you watch a video, still educational. Lunch at the cheese factory was okay, would not do again, it was fondue with bread and potatoes nothing else. Next we went to the medieval village, lots of places to eat and shop, castle is an extra expense, cute but would probably cut down how much time we spent there. Next I did the panoramic train ride, it was okay beautiful sites co.fortable ride, but nothing extra about it. It would have been nice to have a drink or something All in all it was a great day, I experienced a lot of the unique things associated with Switzerland.
Gruyere
The visit to the cheese and chocolate factories did not live up to expectations, the Medieval village and castle we enjoyed very much, not worth the price charged.
Wonderful day tour that is not to be missed!
Our guides were professional, friendly, fun and kept us all informed about the schedule so we could enjoy our time at each stop. This tour was fully enjoyed by our extended family group of 11, from grandparents, parents to kids-fun and informative for all! This tour covers it all. It is more than worth it for the time and the cost. Would recommend 10/10.
Weekend escape from Geneva!
Normunds is an excellent guide with a good sense of humour. He made the trip very interesting. Unfortunately, we ran into unplanned traffic and huge crowds of people in Gruyenes. This had an impact on the time and access to toilets. That said, I really enjoyed my lunch and was grateful for time allocated for the visit in the village. However, with huge crowds, it was not possible to see the castle. Except for this, I am sure this can be the best trip!
Great experience
Full day of non stop wonders and fun! The chocolate factory was great (you do need to move through it swiftly, but it wonderful and very informative). The cheese tour was very informative and the gold package (tasting ) was delightful